Hangzhou, China, October 5, 2023: With pride and admiration, the Saudi team excelled in the sport of equestrianism at the Asian Games, accomplishing a historic feat by winning the team jumping gold medal on Wednesday. This moment will not be forgotten in Saudi sports history, especially in the realm of equestrianism, where the Saudi team showcased their exceptional skills and strong determination to compete at the highest levels.
As the saying goes, "Champions are forged from iron." This saying perfectly summarizes the journey of the Saudi equestrian team at the Asian Games and the remarkable success story of Meshari Al-Harbi and
his teammates in securing the gold medal.
Meshari Al-Harbi expressed his joy, saying: "They are very happy to have won the gold medal today, and this is what they have been working towards with their team for the past six months."
He mentioned that they trained in Europe to achieve this accomplishment and participated in numerous tournaments. He was chosen as the best rider to represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He pointed out that he has been practicing equestrianism for 26 years and has won several league
championships in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf region, and Europe. He always strives to improve his performance and achieve more in this sport.
Despite facing many challenges along the way, they achieved their goal. He mentioned that the competition was tough, especially against teams from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Achieving
perfect coordination between the rider and the horse in each stage of the competition was also a challenge. However, with rigorous training, they managed to overcome these challenges.
They had one clear goal: to represent their country in the best possible way and raise the flag of the
Kingdom high. When they saw the flag waving in the sky, they felt immense pride and indescribable joy.
Meshari Al-Harbi mentioned that the individual final will take place on Friday, and they look forward to seeing one of the Saudi riders achieve the gold medal because they are one team and one heart.
He offered advice to young people aspiring to succeed in equestrianism, saying: "Work hard, rely on your goals and dreams. The path may be challenging at times, but determination and dedication are the
keys to achieving great accomplishments."
The Saudi team's victory in the equestrian event will remain an unforgettable memory and a source of inspiration for futur generations of riders in the Kingdom
